Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
The Effect of Two Different Oral Care Solutions on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Oral Health of Mechanically Ventilated Patients in the Intensive Care Unit
Lead Sponsor:
Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Conditions:
Ventilator-associated Pneumonia and Oral Health
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-90 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this observational study is to evaluate the effects of two different oral care solutions on ventilator-associated pneumonia and oral health in mechanically ventilated participants in the in...
Detailed Description
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is defined as pulmonary parenchymal infection in patients exposed to invasive mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours and is a part of intensive care unit (I...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- • Being 18 years of age or older
- Requiring mechanical ventilation for at least 48 hours
- Not having a diagnosis of aspiration pneumonia
- Having a Clinical Lung Infection Score (CPIS) \<6 on the first day
- Not having a diagnosis of pneumonia or COVID
- Not having facial or oral trauma
- Being within the first 24 hours of the intubation process
- Not having a medical impediment to elevating the head of the bed 30o
Exclusion
- Not accepting to participate in the study
- Termination of MV support for less than 48 hours
- Being allergic to any of the solutions to be used in oral care
- Being diagnosed with immunodeficiency
- Having thrombocytopenia, leukopenia and oral aphthae, stomatitis, candidiasis, gingivitis
- Using immunosuppressive drugs
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 15 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 15 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06966817
Start Date
May 15 2024
End Date
August 15 2025
Last Update
June 12 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06010